Senior Group Manager - SI Infrastructure Supply Chain
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Bachelor's
Fremont, CA, USA
HybridIn-person presence is required at the Palo Alto or Fremont company locations.
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About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering (Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field), with evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in progressive engineering and/or supply chain management roles focused on AI infrastructure, high-performance computing, PCBAs, memory, storage nodes, data centers, and indirect procurement.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes and best practices within the technology sector.
- At least 3 years of people management experience in engineering and/or supply chain management roles focused on SI infrastructure, high-performance computing, PCBAs, memory, storage nodes, data centers, and indirect procurement.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and projects under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint.
- Strong commercial knowledge and demonstrated bid-leveling capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Occasional travel of up to 25% to meet with vendors, suppliers, or travel to other company locations.
- In-person presence at the Palo Alto or Fremont company locations.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end procurement process for high-performance computing systems, including sourcing, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships.
- Ensure technical requirements and specifications meet or exceed Design for Manufacturing standards on printed circuit board assemblies.
- Use knowledge of high-performance computing systems, including GPUs, CPUs, servers, networking, and storage technologies, to make informed procurement recommendations.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and ensure acquisition of best-fit solutions.
- Drive complex procurement projects to meet timelines and business goals, coordinating cross-functional teams and managing key supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Manage supply chain risks by monitoring supplier performance, identifying alternative sourcing options, and ensuring business continuity.
- Use data analysis to uncover trends, drive improvements, and support cost-saving initiatives, and provide regular performance reports to executive management.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements, and uphold integrity and ethical conduct in supplier interactions.
- Lead supplier quotations as the commercial expert.
- Own requests for quotation/proposal and contract management, ensuring bid events are unbiased; submittals are appropriately analyzed and leveled; and contracts are negotiated, agreed, approved, and documented before business begins.
- Drive negotiations for piece price and product development to ensure pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations and supplier industrialization standards for best-in-class quality.
About the company
Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sales are growing again: revenue rose 26% to $28.2 billion in the June 2026 quarter, after falling 3% in 2025.
- Software adds income beyond cars: paid users of its supervised self-driving feature rose 56% to 1.48 million by June 2026.
- Hiring is back: Tesla's headcount grew 7% to 134,785 by December 2025, after layoffs shrank it 11% in 2024.
What critics are saying
- Growth isn't reaching profit: operating profit fell 57% to $398 million in the June 2026 quarter, a 1.4% margin.
- Alphabet's Waymo is far ahead in robotaxis: Texas records in May 2026 listed 577 Waymo vehicles to Tesla's 42.
- Stock grants have lost value: Tesla shares fell 17% in 2026 through October 8, after a December 2025 record.
What makes Tesla unique
- Energy storage punches above its weight: Tesla's energy unit made 13% of 2025 sales but 22% of gross profit.
- Tesla set the charging standard: Ford, GM and all major EV sellers in North America adopted its plug by 2024.
- Robots are written into Musk's pay: his 2025 award sets goals of 1 million humanoid robots and 1 million robotaxis.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours